Eximius sees NFI rise

Energy, finance and law staffing specialist Eximius has seen net fee income (NFI) rise by 16% over the past year, according to its year-end results to June 2015.

Next-generation applicant tracking systems

An ATS automates the recruitment process from end-to-end. It imports applications from different sources, filters and processes them and helps the recruiter arrive at a shortlist. It will automate specific tasks such as sending out rejection letters or invites for interview. A core function is CV parsing or extraction where the software extracts the information held in the CV and makes it easier to store and search it. Next-generation ATSs’ other functionalities may include reporting and analytics tools, th

IKEA’s decision to pay above Living Wage won’t hit hiring

IKEA’s decision to pay workers above the Living Wage will not adversely affect its UK hiring plans, according to a spokesperson for the furniture retailer.

Pirate talk: Business advice

During the recent Recruitment Directors Lunch Club season the 20 assembled founders, or Pirates, debated ‘Reasons to thrive in recruitment — not just the money’

McDonald’s denies discriminating against autistic jobseekers

McDonald’s has disputed claims that requiring candidates for customer service roles to have ‘eye contact’ skills is intended to keep people on the autistic spectrum from applying.

FINANCIALS: Acquisitions and OnSite growth boost Staffline results

Acquisitions and the growth of its OnSite offering contributed to a strong performance by staffing and employability firm Staffline Group in the first six months of 2015.

Talenetic secures undisclosed funding from consortium

Technology provider Talenetic has secured an undisclosed sum in early stage investment from a consortium of big names in the recruitment industry.